The new NEUTROGENA Fine Fairness® Deep Whitening Mask contains NEUTROGENA HealthyWhite Complex® made of essential vitamins and active proteins from natural plants. Clinical data have proven that NEUTROGENA HealthyWhite Complex® penetrates deeply into the skin, suppressing melanin production to reduce skin dullness and improve uneven skin tone, for intensive and long lasting whitening. The new SMART-FIT fabric with 14,000 Micro-holes comfortably fits the skin to ensure more essence infuses deeply into skin for immediate whitening effect. Skin is fair and translucent.

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Texture & Scent:This mask is quite wet! I love how it sinks into your skin immediately after using and leave no sticky residue afterwards! This one smells like those cherry-flavoured liquid antibiotic i used to take when i was young... needless to say i didn't like it very much! haha! :P

Packaging:

This mask is individually packed into their respective foil packs! :)

This mask fits my face quite well, but is a little big! :D

And this is how their Smart-Fit fabric look like up close:

Like a kitchen towel! hehehe! :D

Time Test:15 minutes is all you need! :)

Price & Availability:This mask is priced at RM13.90 (approx. US$3.76) each. This also comes in a pack of 5 for RM59.90 (approx. US$16.19). This should be available at most Watsons / Guardian outlets. Overseas girls can buy this from Sasa.com for US$16.80! :)Usage:I can see myself using this one for a quick radiance boost once in a while! :D

My $0.02:

I put off buying this one for the longest time ever because i heard that this stings the skin! However, after hearing so many raves for this one, i cracked and gave in! haha! :D

I'm so happy that i did give this one a chance! I love how moisturizing it is, and it softens and brightens my face so well!!

This is how i look after using this mask:

Hello glowy face! :D

Well, to tell the truth this one did sting my skin a little, but it's quite mild, and it goes away once you remove the mask. Another thing i didn't like about this one is how expensive it is... this is probably the most expensive mask i've used so far!! haha!! :D

All in all methinks that this is a great brightening mask! I'll definitely repurchase! :D

Sunday, August 30, 2009

So i'm back in Penang for good now! Looking back, the past year has been nothing short of wonderful, and i truly thank God for that!

If somebody were to tell me 2 years ago that i'll get married and wind up in India, i'll probably be laughing so hard that i might have gotten whatever i was eating at that moment up my nose and out through my nostrils. But like they say, never say never cuz you never know whats gonna happen! :P

So, to sum up my experience over here in India, the place where:

1. i developed an addiction liking for ice cold Buds:

Only 50 Rupees each (approx. RM4)!! So smooth and light... mmmmm, and i don't even like beer prior to this!! :P

2. i saw one of the most beautiful sunsets in my life:

3. i learnt how not to take certain things for granted:

And oh, ONE friggin roll of loopaper goes for RM1.50 over here, no joke!

4. Gems of the old still stand proud

Chennakeshava Temple in Mysore. This temple is 900 years old!

5. impossibly thin bread exists.

Don't even try buttering it! You'll just end up buttering your fingers.

6. i learnt not to trust just anybody...

... especially Auto Rickshaw drivers!!

7. the crowds can be a little maddening sometimes...

HELP!!

8. i need an umbrella whilst cooking when it rains

it wasn't funny at all when you were experiencing it!!

9. the traffic is HORRENDOUS!!

Sitting on an auto is nothing short of an adventure! How close can you go? :D

10. the weather is gloriously wonderful! :D

Only for Bangalore ya! Not sure about other parts of India! haha! :D

So with these memories, i end one chapter of my life! It's great to be home... and i can't wait to find out what the future has in place for me! Wish me all the best ya! :D

In anticipation of the Love that Look collection from MAC (which i've yet to check out cuz i'm in India), i did this really simple look using the Smoke & Diamonds and Bitter (dupe for Rated R) eyeshadows! hehehe! :D

I'm coming home tomorrow night, and will reach home on Sunday morning!! Wish me a pleasant flight... and i hope i don't get too zombiefied from the lack of sleep so that i can rush to MAC right after landing and check this collection out already! hehehe!! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! :D

A perfect blend of natural and precious nourishing ingredients to penetrate deeply into hair fibers to repair and nourish.

Actual Product Pic:These are SAMPLES.

Texture & Scent:

This shampoo feels quite creamy, and it lathers up moderately well!

The conditioner feels a little more solid than the usual conditioners, but it spreads well!

Both products have this flowery scent that i don't like!! :P

Packaging:

Needless to say the ones i have are samples! haha! :D The real thing comes in a bottle with a flip top cap. There's also the larger pump bottle version available! :)

Price & Availability:These two products are priced at RM14.90 (approx. US$4.03) each for 220ml. There's the larger 550ml pump bottle ones available, and those go for RM26.80 (approx. US$7.24) each. I've seen this product going on sale at Watsons and Jusco! :D

My $0.02:

I've had high hopes for this one, since i've heard several raves plus the adverts are really promising! :D

Let me start by describing my hair. My hair is almost waist long, oily at the top (since coming back to Malaysia) and quite fried at the bottom! I haven't colored or permed my hair in the past year. A picture to put things into perspective:

So, by using the shampoo and conditioner, i was hoping that i'm able to restore the ends so that they don't look so dry and damaged! :P Unfortunately, they made my hair even drier!! *screams*

Here're some pics for you to see for yourself:

This is my hair before:

And this is after:

And here's a side by side comparison up close (left is before):

As you can see, my hair's got those darned white dots (and one horribly obvious split end if you can spot it) after using this one!! *screams* Also, i didn't like the smell of this one... it reminded me of an old lady's perfume!!

Well, there are good things about this one as well! This one actually did make my hair look quite shiny! And i like how affordable it is! However, since it did not work for my hair, i will not repurchase!

ps: so thankful that i got to try this out instead of buying them!! Otherwise it's almost RM30 down the drain! phewwww!! :P

Here're the swatches for all 4 shades of the Loreal White Perfect Pearl Liquid Foundation! :D

As usual, the swatches above are taken without flash, and the ones below, with! :)

I was personally smitten by this foundation!! Although slightly thicker than the Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation, it still spreads smoothly and doesn't feel heavy at all!! The G3 Golden Beige is an almost perfect match for me too!! :D

This foundation costs RM54.90 each, and should be available at all Loreal displayers at Watsons / Guardian / Your local supermarket! :)

This mild, essence-type, all natural cotton mask sheet is concentrated with Dioscoreae Rhizoma and Japanese Cornel extracts to counterbalance ying energy and hydrate skin.

What is herbal therapy? Used to help regulate a person's energy, blood circulation, ying, yang, and spirit, our solution is drawn from on an ancient imperial prescription of five medicinal herbs that include twinleaf and asparagus root extracts, to revitalize and hydrate skin.

Benefits of Dioscoreae Rhizoma:

Strengthens the abdomen

Counterbalances Ying energy

Softens and illuminates skin

Benefits of Japanese Cornel:

Controls active oxygen

Counterbalances Ying energy

Softens and improves skin health

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Texture & Scent:This mask isn't as wet as your usual sheet masks, so it doesn't drip! There's a slight sticky feel after you remove this mask, but that disappears quickly. It has a faint fresh floral scent that i kinda like! This is the best smelling one in this line! :D

Packaging:

This mask is individually packed into their respective foil packs and is sold by the piece.

Like its Ginseng brother, this mask fits my face well except for the mouth part, which is quite big!!

Time Test:15-20 minutes is all you need! :)

Price & Availability:This mask is priced at RM9.90 each and is available at all The Face Shop outlets. For girls in the US, you can get this at Walgreens at 2 for US$5.

Usage:Since this one quite moisturizing, i can foresee myself using after a long week in the dry air-conditioned office! :D

My $0.02:

I personally think that all 5 masks from the Imperial Herbs line is quite good! And this one is no exception! :D

True to its claim, i feel that this one is the most moisturizing out of the 5! After using this, my skin feels really comfortable!

Sadly, this one doesn't brighten the face as much as i'd like it to! It would be nice if it does! :D

This is how i look after using this mask:

Overall i think that this is a quality mask that everyone should at least try out once! :D I will repruchase this one, but not before trying out other masks since there's so many out there! :D

PSSSST: This mask is going for RM5.90 currently at all TFS stores in Malaysia!! This offer is valid until 31st Aug, so go stock up already! :D

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Call me Jenn! :D

Currently based in Penang, Malaysia. Someone who's highly irritable, obsessive compulsive and a talented worrywart. Adores her wonderful boyfriend husband to bits. Buy too much makeup for her own good. Hopes to travel the world someday. Loves collecting stuff in sets (a rather scary compulsion of hers), taking photographs, and enjoying a gooood meal. Hardcore McDonalds supporter. Dislikes paying retail for stuff. Loves scuba diving. Recently acquired a taste for spicy Tom Yum Noodle. VERY forgetful. Still looking for the perfect leather handbag. Tries to be a better person.

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